Cape Landing 'Blackwood' Syrah 2020
Primary flavours
Dark Plum
Plum
Bacon Fat
Pepper
Violets
Details
Oceans of joyous, concentrated purple fruit—that's what's great about this glossy yet spicy Margaret River Shiraz. Made from the oldest vines on the Cape Landing property (and always the CL7 block), this has power but also all these very cool climate, bacony/meaty peppery complexity and a long, long finish.
Located at the cool southern end of Margaret River, the Cape Landing Vineyard may have only been planted in 1996, but the property itself has a century-long history as part of the original Group Settlement Scheme that kicked off agriculture in WA's southwest. This vineyard is probably most famous for the Cape Landing Syrah wines, with winemaker Bruce Dukes (of Domaine Naturaliste wines) producing seriously spicy, cool-climate Shiraz/Syrah that we really like. Look out also for the textural barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc wines—they're much more interesting than your usual Sauvignon Blanc!
Located at the cool southern end of Margaret River, the Cape Landing Vineyard may have only been planted in 1996, but the property itself has a century-long history as part of the original Group Settlement Scheme that kicked off agriculture in WA's southwest. This vineyard is probably most famous for the Cape Landing Syrah wines, with winemaker Bruce Dukes (of Domaine Naturaliste wines) producing seriously spicy, cool-climate Shiraz/Syrah that we really like. Look out also for the textural barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc wines—they're much more interesting than your usual Sauvignon Blanc!
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards full bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, some fruitiness, medium tannins, high alcohol and lots of oak.
Specs
Region
Margaret River
country
Australia
Grape type
Syrah
Wine Maker
Cape Landing
Alcohol
14%
Vintage
2020
Cellar period
10-20 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Whole Bunch Fermentation
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
State
WA
Pairing guide
With all this peppery, spicy, aromatic intensity, it's hard not to go for a suitably spicy dish to pair. Cured meats, sausages, smoky beans and eggplants, and other smoked dishes will work wonderfully with this superb Syrah, and the purple fruit intensity of the wine really adds an extra layer of richness to your dishes. Pizza is a wonderful friend here, too, as would hearty tomato-based stews and pasta (especially with those smoky ingredients). Ideally you'll want to avoid anything that has a lot of chilli heat though as the spicy wine could be a potential clash.
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Food
Pizza
Cured Meat
Rustic French Cuisine
Tastes
Earthy
Fruity
Unique
Moods
Celebratory
Relaxed
Seasons
Autumn
Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Margaret River, Australia
Located in the southwestern corner of Western Australia, the Margaret River wine region is a magical land of luscious wines and stunning landscapes. The region is known for producing top-notch Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc, as well as other varieties that will make your taste buds dance with delight. It's well known for that staple of the Aussie wine scene, Semillon Sauvignon Blanc blends - aka Sem Sav! The Mediterranean climate and unique terroir of the region give the wines a one-of-a-kind character that will have you coming back for more. So why not grab a bottle (or two) from Margaret River and let the fun begin!
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